EDITABLE BACKSTORIES

The video game Mordheim: City of the Damned has a great feature, that is not often found in modern RPGs: the ability for players to write their characters’ backstories.

This feature is totally optional, but it encourages players to become more invested in their characters and creates a stronger sense of attachment and ownership over their creations.

Besides, writing a character’s story can be a fun and creative exercise in and of itself, allowing players to flex their storytelling muscles and create stories that are unique and diverse, rather than being limited to a predetermined backstory.


GAME DESIGN PILLS

In-game Maps

The game ‘Thief – The Dark Project’ uses hand-drawn, incomplete, and inaccurate maps to enhance gameplay through exploration, immersion, challenge, and narrative.

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Item Descriptions

When writing item descriptions be concise, give helpful hints, include crafting details, tie into game lore, and sprinkle in subtle humor. Be creative!

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